Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Fairbanks_Act
|
| gptkbp:amended_by |
gptkb:Alaska_Railroad_Act_of_1923
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
U. S. military interests
|
| gptkbp:benefits |
local communities
|
| gptkbp:completed |
1923
|
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
1915
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced local indigenous communities
|
| gptkbp:economic_activity |
stimulated regional economy
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
boosted mining industry
|
| gptkbp:economy |
gptkb:public_transportation_system
|
| gptkbp:effective_date |
gptkb:1914
|
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:legislation
|
| gptkbp:enforces |
improved safety standards
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
land use changes
|
| gptkbp:facilitates |
federal funding
|
| gptkbp:governing_body |
part of broader Alaska development efforts
|
| gptkbp:has_public_transport |
gptkb:Company
influenced transportation policy increased accessibility to remote areas |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
early 20th century U. S. expansionism
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Alaska Railroad Act of 1914
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased transportation access
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Alaska's strategic importance
|
| gptkbp:infrastructure |
railroad infrastructure
|
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
gptkb:Alaska_Railroad_Corporation
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
foundation for future rail projects
|
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Alaska_Railroad_Act_of_1920
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Alaska
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Alaska_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
to authorize the construction of a railroad in Alaska
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:1917
standard gauge federal appropriations created jobs ongoing maintenance required multiple stations built part of Alaska's transportation history |
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
gptkb:U._S._Treasury
$35 million |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Alaska_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:significance |
promoted economic development in Alaska
|
| gptkbp:supports |
local population
|
| gptkbp:track_count |
470 miles
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:tourist_attraction harsh weather conditions freight and passenger services rail Anchorage to Fairbanks introduced new technologies enhanced transportation efficiency critical infrastructure project Alaska transportation network faced numerous challenges during construction key development project led to further expansions shaped future transportation in Alaska significant impact on state economy |